We’re one of the leading law firms in the UK specialising in human rights.
Our passionate, energetic and committed team of Civil Liberties & Human Rights Solicitors have extensive experience of bringing and winning difficult, controversial and high profile cases. We fight on your behalf to protect your basic human rights.
The Human Rights Act 1998 brought the European Convention on Human Rights 1950 into British law. It guarantees your most fundamental human rights, including the right to life, the right not to be treated inhumanely, the right to freedom of expression, the right to liberty and the right to be treated equally.
Many of our cases involve breaches of more than one of these rights. Defendants include police forces, prisons, medical professionals, immigration officials or private companies acting on behalf of the State.
"THE TEAM ALWAYS RESPONDED TO US ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AND THE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT THEY GAVE WAS BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS OF SOLICITORS."
We aim to uphold the principles of the Human Rights Act and fight against oppression and injustice. Our reputation for taking on the toughest of opponents is matched by our track record of success in securing compensation, apologies, admissions of wrongdoing, and policy changes to protect you and others from similar breaches of your rights in future.
Types of cases we can help you with:
“YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAW, YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO FIGHT A CASE LIKE OURS, YOUR KINDNESS TO US ON A PERSONAL LEVEL AND YOUR STEADFAST APPROACH IS SOMETHING THAT WE WILL NEVER FORGET”.
If you want us to investigate a claim for you, contact us as soon as possible. The law requires that cases are started at court within specific timescales.
For most civil claims for compensation for a breach of human rights, the claim must be issued at court within one year of the incident. It’s better to contact us much sooner than this. This is to ensure evidence is collected and the case is properly prepared.
If you think you might be out of time, don’t let this stop you from calling us – we’ll advise you if this is a problem and if we can take your case on.
Our team of highly experienced human rights solicitors will provide you with the help and advice you need. Contact us by telephone or through our online form to seek advice from our specialist team.
Once we have the information we need we’ll carry out a case review. We’ll then contact you to let you know if we can assist you with your case. If we’re able to help we’ll arrange a time to meet to discuss what you wish to achieve in greater detail.
One of our specialist solicitors will help you find the best possible resolution.
All communications will be treated in confidence, even if you don’t become our client.
We’re top-ranked in Chambers UK for Police Law and also ranked for Civil Liberties & Human Rights and Administrative & Public Law. We’re also ranked in Legal 500 for Civil Liberties & Human Rights and Administrative and Public Law.
“The lawyers provide an extremely high level of knowledge and expertise. They clearly communicate and are able to answer all questions efficiently and to a high degree.” – Chambers UK, 2025
“HJA combines one of the strongest reputations for civil liberties work of any UK firm with an outstanding client service in every single case I have worked with the firm over many years” – Legal 500, 2025
If we can take on your case we’ll give you full details about costs. This includes advising you about the availability of legal aid and Conditional Fee Arrangements, also known as “no win, no fee” agreements.
